How to Get Better Location Info on Android

You can choose your location mode based on accuracy, speed, and battery use.

1. Open your phone's Settings app.
2. Tap Security & Location. Location. If you don't see "Security & Location," tap Location.
3. Tap Mode. Then pick: High accuracy: Use GPS, Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and sensors to get the most accurate location.

1. How do I increase location accuracy on Android?
2. Why my location is not accurate?
3. How do I correct my location on my Android phone?
4. How do I calibrate my GPS on Android?
5. How do I change my location to high accuracy on my Samsung?
6. Can my phone be tracked if Location Services is off?
7. Why does Google Maps think my location is somewhere else?
8. How do I fix my location?
9. Why is My Location showing somewhere else?
10. How do I make my phone think I'm somewhere else?
11. How do I track someone on Google Maps without them knowing?
12. How can I track someone when their location is off?

How do I increase location accuracy on Android?

Help your phone get a more accurate location (Google Location Services a.k.a. Google Location Accuracy)

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
2. Touch and hold Location . If you don't find Location , tap Edit or Settings . ...
3. Tap Advanced. Google Location Accuracy.
4. Turn Improve Location Accuracy on or off.

Why my location is not accurate?

For Samsung smartphones running Android 10 OS, the location information may appear inaccurate if the GPS signal is obstructed, location settings is disabled, or if you are not using the best location method.

How do I correct my location on my Android phone?

Go to Settings and look for the option named Location and ensure that your location services are ON. Now the first option under Location should be Mode, tap on it and set it to High accuracy. This uses your GPS as well as your Wi-Fi and mobile networks to estimate your location.

How do I calibrate my GPS on Android?

Open the Google Maps app, making sure that your blue circular device location icon is in view. Tap on the location icon to bring up more information about your location. At the bottom, tap the “Calibrate Compass” button. This will bring up the compass calibration screen.

How do I change my location to high accuracy on my Samsung?

Turn on high-accuracy mode

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Settings app .
2. Tap Location.
3. At the top, switch location on.
4. Tap Mode. High accuracy.

Can my phone be tracked if Location Services is off?

Yes, both iOS and Android phones can be tracked without a data connection. There are various mapping apps that have the ability to track the location of your phone even without the Internet connection.

Why does Google Maps think my location is somewhere else?

It might not be able to determine you current location, so it shows the location it thinks is your home or your last known location instead. If your device is not a phone or a device with GPS, it might have guessed your location based on the registered address of the company that is providing your internet IP address.

How do I fix my location?

Help your phone get a more accurate location (Google Location Services a.k.a. Google Location Accuracy)

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
2. Touch and hold Location . If you don't find Location , tap Edit or Settings . ...
3. Tap Advanced. Google Location Accuracy.
4. Turn Improve Location Accuracy on or off.

Why is My Location showing somewhere else?

If your location is based on network information and IP, then your location migjt be different. If you want your phone to show the correct location, turn your GPS on and use the GPS only.

How do I make my phone think I'm somewhere else?

3 Answers

1. Go to settings> About Phone.
2. Click on build number seven times to activate developer options.
3. Go to Settings>Developer Options.
4. Enable Mock Location.
5. Download any mock location app such as "Fake GPS" from the play store.
6. Go to the developer options again.

How do I track someone on Google Maps without them knowing?

Hide someone's location

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app​ .
2. On the map, tap their icon.
3. At the bottom, tap More .
4. Tap Hide from map.

How can I track someone when their location is off?

You can track anyone's location without installing any app on your phone or computer if you are using Minspy. This is because Minspy can open in any web browser through its web based dashboard. When you are using Minspy phone tracker, your tracking target will never know that you are keeping an eye on their location.